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I heard that the ground floor of the Executive Center (211 W. 5th, the 6 story building across from the Mayo Hotel and the Courthouse with the balconies, where the downtown tag agency is located, specifically the space that used to be a deli with the black and white tile floor) will be the new home to the downtown Arby's.  (I was also told by a building manager at the Sinclair building that they courted Arby's and were told it was NOT reopening).

Confirmation anyone?

Sometimes I crave gelato.  Sometimes I crave jamoca shakes.

I had heard the same thing about that location shortly after the Arby's closed.

I think that is the same building where INCOG is located.

INCOG has moved to the Williams Tower 2

doh!

Good spot for them, definitely would have been a great spot for some place that is open after hours as well for all the people traveling back and forth from the BOk/Aloft & Mayo when they need a late night fill...this building is also owned by Kanbar and the upper floors have seen better days...the lobby has the Tag Agency(in my opinion best Tag agency in Tulsa) and a few misc business's but the upper building is mostly empty..parking is going to be the only pain if your driving by and want to stop...literally nothing around there other than a few street spots...

The lot adjacent to the building is owned by Kanbar as well.  If Arby's goes in there I would assume they will designate spots for Arby's.  INCOG had designated spots and the tag agency suggests customers park there.

Hopefully they will try to stay open after 2PM...not that I'd eat there, but some would.

Agreed, the sandwiches are "okay" if you need something fast and don't want grease....that area of downtown does need something...and this is "something"

As far as fast food restaurants downtown, I'm surprised Braums hasn't tried to move in somewhere downtown.  With there still being no downtown grocery store and with more and more residential opening up, their Fresh Market would be a nice addition for folks who live or spend time downtown and need basic groceries, including workers who can pick some up on the way out of downtown and on their way home.  And if Arby's can do well with lunch crowds, you would think Braums could do well also, including breakfast.

The "Deco District" needs additional full time restaurants.

I can think of these:
Tavolo: Italian, open until 10PM
Elote:  Nuveau Tex-Mex, open until 10
The Vault: 50's Americana Revival (MAD MEN) open until 10
Trula: meh, open until they are tired
The Daily Grill, spendy hotel food, open until 9
The Boulder Grill, holiday inn hotel food, open until 10
Made Market: hotel food, open until 1AM
 

I officed in that building for over fifteen years. My office was directly across the hallway.

I watched Charlie Mitchell build it out, watched Schlotzky's make sandwiches there for years, saw it become a local hamburger and local sandwich shop. They all did well for a while, then had problems.

I think Arby's will be a great fit. The Oneok building, the courthouse and the library are all big draws for the right priced menu. I bet they do great business with jurors waiting to be called on a Monday.

I use Arby's for catering at outdoor events. They provide a nice sandwich, pickle, chips and cookie and deliver for under $8. They also heavily promote the chain with TV and newspaper and mailed coupons.

OKC leaders have begged the Braums family to open a Braums with fresh market in downtown OKC.  They have refused.  If Larry Nichols and crew can't get them to do it, I won't offer much hope for us.

I totally agree and believe it would be a great idea.  I would love to see QT give a non-gas store a try.  Emphasize their food and have a small market.

I miss that Schlotzky's but look forward to Arby's reopening.

On a similar note, Where was Goldies back in the late 90's/early 2000's?

Goldie's was one block east on the other side of the Mayo Hotel.

Thanks!

Is this not the same spot that Jimmy John's is said to be going in to?

JJ is on Boulder. This is on Cheyenne. About 4 blocks away.

We are in the Thompson Building at 5th and Boston. Opening at the end of this month.

So, whats the latest on arbys?   anything confirmed?

With all of the anticipation on this forum, I expect party hats.

I walked by yesterday out of curiosity.   "For Lease" sign is still in the window.
If this rumor were true, I would think that should be "coming soon" by now.

Nothing??????

Took 5 months, but World confirms:

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/fyibusiness/arby-s-to-return-downtown-next-spring/article_2621065b-ef94-5239-8f0c-745685279dac.html

Was Goldie's originally in that building before moving a block to the east?
I thinks they've got their buildings wrong.

Walls are going up in the new location.

What were the hours for Arby's before?

11-6 I believe.

Anyone know when they are opening up? 

Walked by the other day and it looked like they were 1-2 months away at least.

1-2 months?  wow... Tulsa World was way off!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:o  Color me shocked ;)

I'm guessing closer to 1 month.
I walk by semi-often.   If I catch someone outside I'll ask for an ETA.
I need me some downtown arbys!
Jimmy needs some competition.  :)

The story cited the restauranteur saying they'd be open by spring. As with every business opening ever, the media is fed the best possible opening date scenario, which rarely happens. I'm not sure how much digging the TW is expected to do on a simple business opening story beyond asking "When are you gonna open?"

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"By Spring" / "During Spring"
what's the difference?!

There's a lot...

by spring would infer that the finish would be on or before spring.  During spring..well, there's a three month window there...

Walked by today.
My Sherlock sense says opening date = Mon, May 19
(task calendar on wall filled out thru May 16)

Opens on Tues, May 20th

I went by the Arby's on Yale, ordered a Reuben sandwich. It turned out to be 2/3rd fat. They had to know before they made the sandwich that it was garbage. Will not be going there again.